- Born
- Died
- Birth nameWilliam Theodore Link Jr.
- Nickname
- Bill
- William Link was born on December 15, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Columbo (1971), Murder, She Wrote (1984) and Rehearsal for Murder (1982). He was married to Margery Nelson. He died on December 27, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseMargery Nelson(September 5, 1980 - December 27, 2020) (his death)
- His lifelong collaboration with Richard Levinson began with their writing sketches together at summer camp, then at the Univ. of Pennsylvania in their native Philadelphia.
- Was nominated for Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Book (Musical) with collaborator Richard Levinson for "Merlin."
- Graduated with writing partner Richard Levinson from Cheltenham High School, Cheltenham, PA, and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
- Also draws cartoons, mostly for friends, though they have been exhibited.
- Co-creator of Columbo and Murder, She Wrote.
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